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10 Best Movies Like The Thundering Mantis

If you loved The Thundering Mantis, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Hand of Death

Hand of Death

1976★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin....

#2
Ip Man: The Awakening

Ip Man: The Awakening

2021★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When a young Master Ip stops a kidnapping, he ignites a turf war with a ruthless human-trafficking ring. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps one of Ip Man's close friends, forcing him...

#3
The Four 3

The Four 3

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The reputation of the Four constables survives, but since Emotionless’s departure, there have been changes at the Divine Constabulary. The four Coldblood, Iron Hands, Life Snatcher...

#4
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

2016★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Wu-Lin is the successor of an ancient, once powerful Chinese clan, the "Iron Feet." After the death of his master, Wu-Lin leaves his rural village for the City of Stone-Cold lookin...

#5
Fist of Legend

Fist of Legend

1994★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to ...

#6
The Grandmaster

The Grandmaster

2013★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining he...

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